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A bicycle is your ticket to exercise, freedom, and fun. If you spend any amount of time riding a bike, you know just how important those two wheels can be. Your bike is a valuable part of your life. Treat your bike with care so that it lasts for many years to come. Normal wear and tear occurs on every bike. This is especially true in regards to your tires.

How do you know if you need to replace a bicycle tire? Frequently check your bike for signs of trouble. Assessing any issues with your bike quickly will ensure that the problem can be resolved before it gets worse, or becomes unsafe for the rider. Closely take a look at your tires. Do you denote any cracks or cuts in the tire. A small knick may not be anything to worry about, but it is something to keep an eye on for safety’s sake. When your tires begin to show significant signs of wear and tear, it is time to purchase new tires. If you can see the cords of your tires, it is time to replace them immediately.

It is not uncommon to replace a single bike tire. Uneven wear on one tire more than another can lead to this situation. Another reason to replace only one bike tire may be due to a puncture. If you have accidentally run over a nail or other sharp object, it is possible to only need to purchase a single new tire at this time.

What if your bike keeps going flat? If your bicycle tire won’t hold air, check for any holes in the tire. You may have punctured through the tire and into the tube resulting in a flat. If the tire looks fine, you simply may need to buy a new inner tube for your bike.

To determine whether you need a tube and a tire, or new inner tube only, you will need to take a serious look at the inside of the bicycle tire. If the inside of the tire looks fine, showing no signs of a puncture or rough area, then you will only need to invest in an inner tube.

Purchasing new bike tires can be confusing, but it doesn’t have to be. When buying new tires for a bicycle, you need to know the size of the old tire. This information can be found on the side wall of the old tire.

Also, you will want to select a bike tire that is appropriate for your recreational or professional activity. Knobby tires, for example, are better suited to off road travel on rough terrain. The thin, skinny tires work well for road cycling. Finding the right size and style of tire is key to safety and comfort on your bike.

When it comes to filling your tires with air, it is important to use a tire gauge specifically suited to test pressure in bike tires. Air pressure will vary based on a number of factors. Monitor your bike tires regularly to make certain your bicycle tires aware carrying the right pressure. The proper minimum and maximum pressure amounts should be clearly marked on the tire.

Your bike tires will last for a long time with proper care and maintenance. Safety and comfort improve with proper tires for your bike. Enjoy the freedom and fun your bike gives you by taking care of your ride.

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To install your new tires begin by deflating your current tires and removing them. If required use plastic tire levers but NEVER a metal screw driver; doing so may scar your rims.

To remove the tire:
1. Deflate the tire.
2. Remove half of the tire from the rim, starting at the opposite side of the valve – pull the bead over the rim; using a set of tire levers will help. Now work your way around ending at the valve.
3. Push the valve up slightly to help unset the last of the bead.
4. Once half the tire is off, pull the tire back so the valve stem will clear it and push the valve all the way out (away from the hub).
5. While holding the tube at the base of the valve, remove it from the tire. Your tire will now be half on and half off your rim and tubeless.
6. Remove the other half of the tire from the rim the same way you removed the first.

Once you’ve removed the tire and tube from your rim, take the time to inspect the condition of your rim. Check to ensure the tape is properly covering the nipple holes and is centered between the side walls. For wheels without rim tape, such as the Fulcrum Racing 1 wheels run your finger along the surface to ensure it is still smooth. Pay particular attention to the weld.

Before mounting the new tire on the rim, it’s a good time to inspect the condition of your side walls, look to see how much metal is remaining and run a damp cloth between the side walls to clean them. This will remove any debris that may be hiding.

To mount a new tire:
1. Unfold the tire so it forms a round shape – use your thumb on the inside of the tire to encourage it to form its shape.
2. Line the tire label up with the stem hole on the drive side.
3. Lift the first tire bead over the rim working from the stem hole around. Hold the tire in place so it doesn’t slip. You may require a tire lever for the last bit.
4. With the first bead over the rim put a small amount of air in the inner tube you are going to use so it has a roundish shape – consider a new tube or inspect current tube.
5. Pull the tire back so you can place the valve in the valve hole.
6. Working from the valve out place tube so it rests in the tire.
7. Working from the valve out lift the other bead over the rim surface.
8. Inspect to ensure that with the tire mounted there is no tube visible between the tire bead and rim.
9. Inflate your tire to around 40psi and ensure tire is seated properly.
10. If everything is seated and the bead is grabbing the rim, inflate to your desired PSI.

Things to watch out for:
* Con caved side walls
* Old inner tube
* Bent or damaged spokes/nipples

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